Treatment Counselor

CoreCivic; Las Animas (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Colorado is seeking a Treatment Counselor who will interview and assess program participants, develop treatment plans, and support both individual and group interventions to promote recovery.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field, one year of mental health or substance use counseling experience, and Colorado CAS certification; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field is required.
• One (1) year of experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field is required.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) certification.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses prospective program participants, and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments.
• Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs based on results of screening and assessment instruments.
• Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies and state regulations.
• Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing treatment plans or specific programs.
• Maintains confidentiality of clinical files and follows applicable laws and regulations.
• Documents and tracks treatment plans, monitors inmate progress and reviews status to verify completion of programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or closely related field

Job description

$29.81 per hour At

$29.81 per hour At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Treatment Counselor who has a passion for making lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• Interviews and assesses prospective program participants, and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments. Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs based on results of screening and assessment instruments and other collateral sources.
• Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions, in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies, and prevailing state regulations, statutes, policies and procedures. Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing treatment plans or specific programs.
• Facilitates participant engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, coping mechanisms to encourage on-going recovery. Plans participant incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues or concerns.
• Maintains the confidentiality of clinical files for each participant to include, but not limited to, intake documents, assessment(s), and interview(s), treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summary, and referrals, according to written protocols and in compliance with prevailing laws and regulation(s).
• Documents and tracks treatment plans, monitors inmate progress and reviews status of inmates/residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.

2025 CoreCivic Benefits Overview

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field is required.
• One (1) year of experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field is required.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) certification.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.